Home Destinations Mexico and Central America Panama The Azuero Peninsula and Veraguas

The Azuero Peninsula and Veraguas

The Azuero Peninsula and Veraguas Travel Guide

The Azuero Peninsula and Veraguas constitute the other Panama, or perhaps, the real Panama. This was one of the first areas of the country to be colonized by Spain, and the colonial churches and squares of its historic towns provide perfect backdrops for its frequent folk festivals and religious celebrations. Before the Europeans arrived, the area had well-established indigenous societies, remnants of which can be seen today in museums, local ceramic work, and elements of Panamanian folk music. The region's predominant culture and race is now mestizo, a mixture of European and indigenous, whereas the economy is dominated by cattle ranching, a livelihood introduced by Spaniards centuries ago. More »

Orientation
Top Reasons To Go
When to Go

Getting Around
What to Do
Folklore Fanatics

Places to Explore

Chitré
Guararé
Isla Iguana
La Arena
La Villa de Los Santos
Las Tablas
Natá

Parita
Pedasí
Playa Los Destiladeros
Playa Santa Catalina
Playa Venao (Playa Venado)
Santiago

Get Advice From Other Travelers

Visit the Travel Talk forums for help on planning your trip

Bocas del Toro - Need hotel and island rec's and other
10 responses; most recent on 12/02/2009 at 02:36 PM
Darien Panama
8 responses; most recent on 11/25/2009 at 08:16 AM
Best Buys in Panama City
2 responses; most recent on 11/22/2009 at 09:21 AM